Groundsperson to Tree Climber Apprentice (2-Year Program)

SavATree LLC; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Paid time off

401K Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Equipment Account

Job summary

SavATree LLC is seeking a Groundsperson as the starting point for our Climber-In-Training Apprentice Program. This full-time role includes benefits and enrollment in a 2-year apprenticeship through Front Range Community College, with monthly classes November through March.

You will gain hands-on climbing, pruning, chainsaw safety, and plant/tree identification while serving customers on diverse residential properties.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work outdoors on varied properties.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license with clean record.
• Enrollment in Front Range Community College apprenticeship program will occur.

Responsibilities

• Support General Tree Care crew with pruning and removals.
• Safely operate equipment and assist with cable bracing tasks.
• Participate in training to learn climbing, chainsaw safety, and plant/tree identification.

Skills

Desire to work outdoors

Valid U.S. Driver’s license

Willing to learn climbing techniques

Education

FRCC apprenticeship program enrollment

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Equipment operation

Tree identification

Plant identification

Pest identification

Climbing techniques

Job description

SavATree LLC is seeking a Groundsperson as the starting point for our Climber-In-Training Apprentice Program. This full-time role includes benefits and enrollment in a 2-year apprenticeship through Front Range Community College, with monthly classes November through March.

You will gain hands-on climbing, pruning, chainsaw safety, and plant/tree identification while serving customers on diverse residential properties.